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    Football Rules and Interpretations

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    On 7/31/2018 at 12:46 PM, WarTiger said:

    Read the last section of the initial post in the thread when I talk about Momentum and then read this play from one of our games vs. Clemson a few years ago.    Officials were right on top of this one and got it exactly right. 

    Clemson at Auburn:

    Auburn with possession on between the 25-30 yard line (I think). Pass is thrown towards the sideline. Pass is intercepted by a Clemson defender at their own 1 yard line and his momentum takes him a step into the endzone and out the side of the endzone. Where do you spot the ball??

    Answer: Spot the ball at the 1 yard line. 1st and 10. Why?

    Rule 8-5 exception:

    When a Team B player intercepts a forward pass, fumble or backward pass or catches a scrimmage or free kick between his five-yard line and the goal line and the ball carrier’s

    original momentum carries him into the end zone, where the ball is declared dead in his team’s possession, the ball belongs to Team B at the spot where the pass or fumble was intercepted or the kick was caught (A.R. 8-5-1-V-VII).

    An intercepted pass or fielded scrimmage kick will NEVER be a touchback unless physically CAUGHT in the endzone. If the player catches the ball OUTSIDE the 5 yard line (say the 6) and he ends up in the endzone and is tackled there, this will result in a safety.

    Where do the referee?  How long have you been one? 

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